I've just got back from a few weeks in the NW desert of Australia, where all the waves are. 

I made an effort (while having to shoot digital), to bust out as many polaroids as possible. Here are two that I think sum the place up, pumping waves in vast nothingness. 

Bells was smoking last weekend, it's been an outstanding April to be around the Southern Ocean. 

I stood here for ages waiting for the right set to shoot a polaroid, it worked well as this set hit both Rincon and The Bowl.

Nothing like a good polaroid.  

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What you don’t realise standing on the beach at Bells is the effect of the cliffs on the atmosphere in the water. The headland and cliffs to Winkipop enhance the roar of the crowd and when something eventful takes place it’s almost deafening in the water, it’s something you never realise on the beach. It really is a natural amphitheatre.

The other notable feature besides the waves this Easter was the weather, flawless for the whole week.

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The first really solid groundswell of the year has stirred the Southern Ocean. It feels good. 

The early morning lightshow is easily the best part of surfing to me. 

Quality light lends itself to post production or in the case of this image, a complete lack of. 

No waves this week. None. 

This situation has led to some serious 21st century exploration and I've come up trumps. These two, within 1000kms of each other, could (according to my research) be easily put in the "rarely if ever surfed" category. Thus, I make it my aim to venture there someday. The waves are certainly possible to reach however I would put both missions in the "frontier" category. If you'd like to sponsor my trip, feel free to make a donation...

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